Natural wonders destroyed by tourists

Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Uluru, Australia, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, Paracel Islands, China, Isla de sa Porrassa, Spain, Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, Big Major Cay, The Bahamas, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Graffiti in American national parks, Racetrack Playa, USA, Devils Hole, USA, Goblin Valley State Park, USA, Duckbill, USA

Our planet is full of amazing places that many of us dream of visiting one day.While tourism can be extremely beneficial for many countries’ economies and an important source of income for many people around the world, if not properly controlled, it can have disastrous consequences.From unfortunate accidents, to downright vandalism, in this gallery you’ll find many cases where stupidity outweighed curiosity. While you might not completely lose faith in humanity, these examples will at least make you question the whole human conscience and our relationship with the planet.

Click through and get to know some of planet’s most amazing places that have been ruined by tourists.

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Also known as the "underwater Amazon," the beautiful coral reefs of Raja Ampat are home to an incredible biodiversity.

Uluru, Australia

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This huge sandstone monolith is one of Australia's most iconic landmarks. But tourists have found a way to disrupt the local ecosystem.

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Apparently, tourists like to poop and pee on top of this natural wonder. The consequences? The extinction of a rare shrimp species.

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

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Located in Chile's Patagonia region, Torres del Paine is a breathtaking, unspoiled natural wonder. But a number of careless tourists have set fire to it on more than one occasion.

Paracel Islands, China

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These islands have been disputed by China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. In 2013, tourists started to visit the islands.

Isla de sa Porrassa, Spain

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You will find this inhabited small island off the coast of the popular resort Magaluf, in Majorca, Spain. Magaluf is a popular hot spot among young tourists looking to party hard.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

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These dramatic cliffs are one of Ireland's most famous natural wonders. The breathtaking site attract over 800,000 visitors every year.

Big Major Cay, The Bahamas

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Otherwise known as Pig Beach, this place is a huge tourist attraction. Visitors love to interact with the animals, but the pigs are suffering the impact of mass tourism.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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Once an untouched wild paradise, these islands are now also suffering the consequences of mass tourism. Local fauna and flora is being threatened by invasive species.

Graffiti in American national parks

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From Crater Lake to Joshua Tree, a graffiti artist managed to leave her mark on nine American national parks!

Racetrack Playa, USA

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The Racetrack in California's Death Valley is known for a strange phenomenon: large rocks that move, apparently by themselves, leaving a trail behind them.

Devils Hole, USA

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The extremely rare Devils Hole pupfish inhabits the waters of the Devils Hole, a cavern located within the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada.

Goblin Valley State Park, USA

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This Utah park is known for its hoodoos, locally known as goblins. These spectacular geological structures form the park's unique alien-like landscape.

Duckbill, USA

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But then in 2016, a group of teenagers pushed the hoodoo and destroyed it.

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